Maryland Libraries Together: Brandon Hobson & "The Removed" (Online)

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National Book Award finalist Brandon Hobson discusses representations of Native American and Indigenous culture in contemporary fiction.

About this event

This is a virtual event. ASL interpretations and live captions will be provided.

National Book Award finalist Brandon Hobson discusses representations of Native American and Indigenous culture in contemporary fiction through the lens of his book "The Removed." Described as "extraordinary" (Los Angeles Times), the book draws on Cherokee culture and tradition in the context of a contemporary story about family tragedy and the generational impacts of injustices. 

Brandon Hobson is the author of the novel "Where the Dead Sit Talking," which was a finalist for the 2018 National Book Award for Fiction and winner of the Reading the West Book Award. His other books include "Desolation of Avenues Untold" and the novella "Deep Ellum." His work has appeared in the Pushcart Prize anthology, The Believer, the Paris Review Daily, Conjunctions, NOON, and McSweeney’s, among other places. He is an assistant professor of creative writing at New Mexico State University and teaches in the MFA program at the Institute of American Indian Arts. Hobson is an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation Tribe of Oklahoma.

Part of the "Guide to Indigenous Maryland" project. This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Maryland State Library, as well as by the Prince George's County Memorial Library System. Maryland Libraries Together is a collaboration of Maryland libraries to engage communities in enriching educational experiences that advance an understanding of the issues of our time.

Purchase Brandon Hobson's books from Mahogany Books. Borrow the books from your local public library.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to live in Maryland in order to participate?

No, this is a virtual event that is open to the public, regardless of residency.

Will the speakers appear in-person in Prince George's County?

No, this is a virtual event only.

Is there a cap on attendance?

There is no maximum capacity for the event.

When will I receive the direct broadcast links?

The broadcast link is included in your confirmation message and will be sent via email multiple times prior to the event.

How can I request an accommodation?

Please contact pr@pgcmls.info by Friday, March 25, 2022 with accommodation requests.

Will this event be captioned and have ASL interpretation?

Yes, there will be captions and ASL interpretation for this event.

How do I register?

Click here to register.